Catholic Forum

Each Sunday, Catholic Forum brings you a brief reflection, the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel by a Deacon or Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, a musical selection, and an interview of about 15 minutes in length. Catholic Forum is the longest-running Catholic talk show on radio, having begun in 1939 on WDEL in Wilmington, Delaware. A new program debuts at 6:30 a.m. ET each Sunday Morning. Additionally, “FLASHBACK” is a Catholic Forum interview that aired sometime over the last 20 years. It is exclusive content for podcast listeners and debuts each Wednesday morning. Catholic Forum is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 26, 2017, and a song from the CD, "Blest Are They: The Best of David Haas, Vol. 1," Ms. Mary Body, Director of Religious Education at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware will discuss ways to make the Season of Lent more meaningful for children and families.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the proclamation of the Holy Gospel for Sunday, February 19, 2017, we will hear an interview with writer, journalist, and speaker, Deacon Henry Liberstat. Henry, a Deacon for the Diocese of Orlando, discusses his book, "Catholic and Confident: Simple Steps to Share Your Faith.

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 12, 2017 proclaimed by Deacon Mark Fontana, and a song from John Angotti's "Testify!" CD, we will talk with Father Emerson Rodriguez, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington. Father will talk about his vocation, his work with Spanish-speaking Catholics in Delaware and on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and the upcoming V Enquentro.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 5, 2017, and a musical selection, we will talk with Paula D'Arcy, the bestselling author of "Song for Sarah." In her latest book, "Stars at Night," Paula tells readers about the crushing loss of her husband and young daughter, and how she was able to find the light within her during the darkest of times.